The War Medal 1939–1945 was awarded to all full-time personnel of the Armed Forces and Merchant Navy of the British Commonwealth who served during the Second World War

except the Victoria Cross

Officers (OBE) and Members (MBE)

the General Service Medal 1962-2007 was awarded to recognise service in minor campaigns that fell short of full scale war

Miniature Mecantile Marine War Medal FS Mount & Engrave The War Medal 1939–1945 wasThe Mercantile Marine War Medal was awarded by the Board of Trade of the United Kingdom to members of the Merchant Navy for one or more voyages through a war or danger zone during the course of World War I